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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Unspecified
Construction/Facilities
Washington, DC•San Antonio, TX•Omaha, NE•Huntsville, AL
MILCON - AirForce Installation – Alternative Construction Specialist
Security Clearance: DOD Secret (Fully Adjudicated), may start with an interim
Citizenship: US
Work Location: Remote (home office with some work being done at Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineers (Pentagon, Washington, D.C.). DC Metro preferred, however other locations might be considered such as San Antonio, TX, Omaha NE, Huntsville, AL, or other AF Corp Engineers hubs, in which case travel to the Pentagon will be required when necessary.
Compensation: Client is looking for us to establish fair market value depending on what the combination of education, skills, years of experience, and proven ability.
Overall Mission
The overall mission is to help the Airforce implement other transactional authorities, implementing infrastructure investments, military construction and sustainment, and managing military construction services that accelerates construction by years compared to traditional construction methods currently being used.
They are seeking a self-starter, that has experience with different types of building methods to increase efficiency, presents a clear point of view of what they would do in the first 30-60-90 days to move project faster, help the client and stakeholders understand issues, provide documentation and presentations, and presents clear solutions. This is NOT a role for someone waiting to be told what to do and does not have exposure and knowledge of alternative / new construction methods / techniques (modular, off-site, etc), implementing authorities that enable a faster timeline, and help them develop and implement associated policies.
Position Overview
The Alternative Construction Methods Specialist will serve as a key advisor and technical resource to Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineers and Enterprise Partner Organizations (SAF/IE, AFIMSC, AFCEC), focusing on innovative and non-traditional construction delivery methods. This role will advance the use of progressive design-build (PDB), Other Transactional Authorities (OTA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, and other acquisition strategies to accelerate infrastructure delivery, improve cost efficiency, and enhance mission readiness across the Air Force enterprise. Additionally, the specialist will coordinate and collaborate on MILCON program development and execution, ensuring compliance with DoD policy, design standards, and mission requirements.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
• Strategic Advisory & Innovation:
o Provide expert guidance on alternative construction methods, including progressive design-build and OTAs.
o Develop and implement strategies to integrate innovative delivery models into Air Force infrastructure programs.
o Advise on acquisition approaches leveraging OTAs and CSOs to rapidly deliver innovative technologies and solutions.
• Policy & Process Improvement:
o Assist in drafting policy updates, guidance documents, and best practices for innovative construction delivery.
o Monitor emerging trends and technologies in construction and acquisition to recommend improvements to current MILCON and infrastructure investments.
• MILCON Program Development & Execution:
o Support planning, procurement, and execution of projects using alternative acquisition authorities.
o Develop tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies that leverage the flexibility of OTAs and CSOs to meet mission needs rapidly.
o Collaborate with contracting officers, legal teams, and program managers to ensure compliance while maximizing flexibility and speed.
o Coordinate and collaborate with Government personnel in the development, implementation, and execution of MILCON projects and programmatic criteria (e.g., design guides and policy standards for unified facilities design and construction) in accordance with DoD policy, base design, National Fire Protection standards, budget, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submittals.
o Perform MILCON program analysis and generate trend, compliance, and requirements presentation materials and reports.
o Draft, coordinate, validate, review, analyze, and submit completed packages for action and implement business redirection/change management actions to enhance planning processes and programs.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training:
o Coordinate with MAJCOMs, industry partners, and DoD stakeholders to identify opportunities for progressive design-build and OTA utilization.
o Engage nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, ensuring compliance with participation requirements (e.g., cost-sharing).
o Lead workshops and training sessions to build organizational capability in alternative construction methods and innovative acquisition strategies.
Qualifications
• Education:
o Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience:
o Minimum 4 years in federal construction or acquisition programs, with at least 3 years in alternative delivery methods (progressive design-build, OTAs, etc).
o Experience with innovative facility and infrastructure design and construction methodologies, including at a minimum progressive design-build (PDB).
o Expertise in Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, including in-depth experience acquiring innovative technologies and solutions through both processes and a firm understanding of governing authorities (e.g., 10 U.S.C. § 4022).
o Experience working with nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, understanding conditions required for participation (e.g., cost-sharing requirements).
o Experience coordinating and executing MILCON projects and programmatic criteria in compliance with DoD policy and standards.
• Skills:
o Strong understanding of design-build principles and collaborative project delivery.
o Skill in developing tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies leveraging OTAs and CSOs.
o Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
o Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and propose innovative solutions.
Preferred Certifications: Not required but nice to have.
• DBIA (Design-Build Institute of America) Certification
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• FAC-C or DAWIA Level II/III in Contracting
Security Clearance: DOD Secret (Fully Adjudicated), may start with an interim
Citizenship: US
Work Location: Remote (home office with some work being done at Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineers (Pentagon, Washington, D.C.). DC Metro preferred, however other locations might be considered such as San Antonio, TX, Omaha NE, Huntsville, AL, or other AF Corp Engineers hubs, in which case travel to the Pentagon will be required when necessary.
Compensation: Client is looking for us to establish fair market value depending on what the combination of education, skills, years of experience, and proven ability.
Overall Mission
The overall mission is to help the Airforce implement other transactional authorities, implementing infrastructure investments, military construction and sustainment, and managing military construction services that accelerates construction by years compared to traditional construction methods currently being used.
They are seeking a self-starter, that has experience with different types of building methods to increase efficiency, presents a clear point of view of what they would do in the first 30-60-90 days to move project faster, help the client and stakeholders understand issues, provide documentation and presentations, and presents clear solutions. This is NOT a role for someone waiting to be told what to do and does not have exposure and knowledge of alternative / new construction methods / techniques (modular, off-site, etc), implementing authorities that enable a faster timeline, and help them develop and implement associated policies.
Position Overview
The Alternative Construction Methods Specialist will serve as a key advisor and technical resource to Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineers and Enterprise Partner Organizations (SAF/IE, AFIMSC, AFCEC), focusing on innovative and non-traditional construction delivery methods. This role will advance the use of progressive design-build (PDB), Other Transactional Authorities (OTA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, and other acquisition strategies to accelerate infrastructure delivery, improve cost efficiency, and enhance mission readiness across the Air Force enterprise. Additionally, the specialist will coordinate and collaborate on MILCON program development and execution, ensuring compliance with DoD policy, design standards, and mission requirements.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
• Strategic Advisory & Innovation:
o Provide expert guidance on alternative construction methods, including progressive design-build and OTAs.
o Develop and implement strategies to integrate innovative delivery models into Air Force infrastructure programs.
o Advise on acquisition approaches leveraging OTAs and CSOs to rapidly deliver innovative technologies and solutions.
• Policy & Process Improvement:
o Assist in drafting policy updates, guidance documents, and best practices for innovative construction delivery.
o Monitor emerging trends and technologies in construction and acquisition to recommend improvements to current MILCON and infrastructure investments.
• MILCON Program Development & Execution:
o Support planning, procurement, and execution of projects using alternative acquisition authorities.
o Develop tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies that leverage the flexibility of OTAs and CSOs to meet mission needs rapidly.
o Collaborate with contracting officers, legal teams, and program managers to ensure compliance while maximizing flexibility and speed.
o Coordinate and collaborate with Government personnel in the development, implementation, and execution of MILCON projects and programmatic criteria (e.g., design guides and policy standards for unified facilities design and construction) in accordance with DoD policy, base design, National Fire Protection standards, budget, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submittals.
o Perform MILCON program analysis and generate trend, compliance, and requirements presentation materials and reports.
o Draft, coordinate, validate, review, analyze, and submit completed packages for action and implement business redirection/change management actions to enhance planning processes and programs.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training:
o Coordinate with MAJCOMs, industry partners, and DoD stakeholders to identify opportunities for progressive design-build and OTA utilization.
o Engage nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, ensuring compliance with participation requirements (e.g., cost-sharing).
o Lead workshops and training sessions to build organizational capability in alternative construction methods and innovative acquisition strategies.
Qualifications
• Education:
o Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience:
o Minimum 4 years in federal construction or acquisition programs, with at least 3 years in alternative delivery methods (progressive design-build, OTAs, etc).
o Experience with innovative facility and infrastructure design and construction methodologies, including at a minimum progressive design-build (PDB).
o Expertise in Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, including in-depth experience acquiring innovative technologies and solutions through both processes and a firm understanding of governing authorities (e.g., 10 U.S.C. § 4022).
o Experience working with nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, understanding conditions required for participation (e.g., cost-sharing requirements).
o Experience coordinating and executing MILCON projects and programmatic criteria in compliance with DoD policy and standards.
• Skills:
o Strong understanding of design-build principles and collaborative project delivery.
o Skill in developing tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies leveraging OTAs and CSOs.
o Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
o Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and propose innovative solutions.
Preferred Certifications: Not required but nice to have.
• DBIA (Design-Build Institute of America) Certification
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• FAC-C or DAWIA Level II/III in Contracting
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